Relentless

AM - 9 3/4's.  Typical Monday morning run.  I used to run really well on Monday's, but since I no longer get any rest on Sunday Monday has become a junk run day (especially when you eat horribly like I did all weekend).  (Triumph silver 673.55)

afternoon - 13.5 Fields.  Ran 5 sets of 2minHard+1minEasy, 1minH+30secE, 30secH+30secE.  It is a good strong speed workout without having to be on the track.  The team did well with it.  Then home and a bit with the dog and Pyper.  (Connect 46)

AM - 9 3/4's.  I had planned on running the full Joe.  But Elin will just not sleep and staying up/getting up with her all night is killing us all.  Good thing I have to run to school or I would try and find a way out of the whole morning run.  (Oregon 335.5) 

afternoon - 10 Parkway.  Parkway with an extension and then 8xbarefoot striders.  (Barefoot '12 17)(Kinvara 597.9)

AM - 10 Clyde's.  Not too shabby of a run.  Just out with the boys getting it done.  (Rocket 323.25)

afternoon - 17 Grass/2xDI.  A weird and bothersome afternoon drove me out of the door during my prep and the assembly to get 10 on the grass.  The back of my left knee was really giving me a few issues during this part of the run.  It started hurting pretty bad during the 50 miler and has just kind of acted up since.  But it was great to get out on the nice and soft, green grass, despite having to run many laps.  Then I ran the warm up and cool with the team and on home and Molly's.  Leg felt better later in the run, but it still has a bit up tightness and pain.  (Barefoot '12 27)(Hyper Speed 199)

AM - 9 3/4's.  Usual morning run.  That behind the knee thing was a bit achy this morning but didn't bother me as I got running.  Just a little sore and tired this morning - like I had run nearly 70 miles in 3 days or something.  (Hyper Speed 2 117.25)

afternoon - 9 2450/Mosquito.  Ran with the 800 boys today - they are a strange crew!  And then went home by the way of Mosquito Trail to get more mileage.  Getting home, I had to help my neighbor put out a fire in her yard that a different neighbor boy started.  Then ran with Molly and Pyper - she is very excited about her track meet next week.  She should do well.  (F50 151.5)

AM - 11 Mall/AC/Connect.  Really have been working on stretching out the calves and hammies to loosen up my knee pain and it has been improving.  Also pretty pleased with the progress of the hip - it still acts up here and there, but nothing major (knock on wood).  (Connect 57)

AM - 14 Prospector.  I saw that I was close to 500 for the month and thought about going for it; and would have if I hadn't had a meet today. I also really wanted to get on the trail today which takes more time. So I was up before 5 heading toward Prospector in the dark. Had a good run. I absolutely love this trail. About 6 miles into it I just had to stop and turn off my headlamp and look at all the stars - awesome.  (NB 110 94)

Week was pretty solid.  Knee (behind the left knee) is feeling a bit better now at the end of the week.  It was great to get on the dirt today.

Goals for next week: Mileage shouldn't be a problem with some time for long runs at the end of the week.  Would like to get a little climbing and descent work in (aka Shinob Kibe).